N2
がいりゃく (gairyaku)
概略
outline, summary, gist, synopsis, general idea
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A noun referring to a brief summary or outline of a longer text, speech, or topic. It covers the main points without going into specific details. Similar to 概要 (gaiyou) but perhaps a bit more focused on the *structure* or *gist* of something.
📝 Example Sentences
彼はその事件の概略を説明した。
He explained the outline of the incident.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "概略"!
まず、プレゼンテーションの_______をご説明します。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「概略」は、プレゼンテーションの主要な点や骨子を簡潔にまとめたものを指します。
English: 「概略」 refers to a concise summary of the main points or outline of a presentation.
English: 「概略」 refers to a concise summary of the main points or outline of a presentation.
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